What year Nissan Titan XD should I avoid?

The 2016 Titan XD is the year to avoid based on NHTSA data, with 197 complaints and a complaint index of 100, far above every other model year covered.

Are there recalls on the 2016 Nissan Titan XD?

Yes, NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2016 Titan XD, covering fuel tank breather tubes, rear seat belt assemblies, and accessory load capacity labeling. None are do-not-drive recalls.

Is any Nissan Titan XD year rated best?

No year in this dataset is marked as a best year. Later years (2020-2023) show far fewer logged complaints than 2016, but that is based on limited data rather than a confirmed best rating.

How many total complaints does the Nissan Titan XD have?

Across model years 2016-2023, NHTSA lists 198 total complaints and 5 recall campaigns, with the vast majority of complaints tied to the 2016 model year.

Nissan Titan XD Best and Worst Years (2016–2023)

The 2016 Nissan Titan XD is the year to avoid, with 197 complaints, a complaint index of 100, and 3 recalls. Engine problems dominate, making up 70% of complaints for that year at a median 23,700 miles. No later year comes close to that complaint volume.

Avoid 2016

Model years: 5; 2016–2023
NHTSA complaints: 198
Recall campaigns: 5
Crashes reported: 5
Fires reported: 2
Top problem area: Engine

Titan XD Complaint Index by year

Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Nissan Titan XD problems and recalls by year

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Recalls	Top issue	MPG	NCAP
2016	Avoid	100	197	5	2	3	Engine	—	—
2020	No verdict	0	0	0	0	1	—	—	—
2021	No verdict	25	0	0	0	1	—	—	—
2022	No verdict	50	0	0	0	1	—	—	—
2023	No verdict	75	1	0	0	0	Transmission & Powertrain	—	—

Titan XD years to avoid: what went wrong

2016 Nissan Titan XD Index 100 · 197 complaints · 3 recalls

The 2016 Titan XD carries 197 complaints, the highest of any year covered, giving it a complaint index of 100 and the worst rank overall. Engine issues account for 70% of complaints, with a median failure mileage of 23,700 miles; owners describe violent shaking, stalling, and in some cases smoke or fire from the engine bay. Transmission and powertrain problems make up 21% of complaints at a median 16,000 miles, including reports of the truck rolling while idling in park. Fuel system complaints (16%) center on tank breather tube issues at a median 11,200 miles, prompting recall 16V847000. Two other recalls cover seat belt assemblies and accessory load capacity labeling.

2016 engine problems →2016 transmission & powertrain problems →2016 fuel system problems →

Most common Nissan Titan XD problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group. A complaint naming two components counts once in each.

Engine137 (69%)
Transmission & Powertrain43 (22%)
Fuel System31 (16%)
Electrical System24 (12%)
Other14 (7%)
Structure & Body9 (5%)
Steering8 (4%)
Brakes6 (3%)
Airbags3 (2%)
Collision Avoidance & Cameras3 (2%)

Frequently asked questions

What year Nissan Titan XD should I avoid?: The 2016 Titan XD is the year to avoid based on NHTSA data, with 197 complaints and a complaint index of 100, far above every other model year covered.
What is the biggest problem with the 2016 Nissan Titan XD?: Engine problems dominate, making up 70% of the year's complaints, with a median failure mileage of 23,700 miles. Owners reported shaking, stalling, and engine bay smoke or fire.
Are there recalls on the 2016 Nissan Titan XD?: Yes, NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2016 Titan XD, covering fuel tank breather tubes, rear seat belt assemblies, and accessory load capacity labeling. None are do-not-drive recalls.
Is any Nissan Titan XD year rated best?: No year in this dataset is marked as a best year. Later years (2020-2023) show far fewer logged complaints than 2016, but that is based on limited data rather than a confirmed best rating.
How many total complaints does the Nissan Titan XD have?: Across model years 2016-2023, NHTSA lists 198 total complaints and 5 recall campaigns, with the vast majority of complaints tied to the 2016 model year.